Red Beckford’s Pencil Tetra (Nannostomus beckfordi)
The Red Beckford’s Pencil Tetra is a small, peaceful species known for its slender, elongated body and vibrant coloration. Its name "Pencil Tetra" comes from its narrow, pencil-like shape. Males typically have a subtle red coloration along the body, with bright orange or red hues on their fins. These fish are calm and social, thriving in schools. Their delicate appearance and shy nature make them ideal for well-planted aquariums, where they can retreat to hideouts and school together in peace. Perfect for aquariums with small, non-aggressive tank mates.
Need to Know:
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Recommended For: Peaceful community aquariums
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Minimum Tank Size: 40 litres
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Temperature Range: 24–28°C
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pH Range: 6.0–7.5
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Recommended School Size: 6 or more
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Compatibility: Peaceful; compatible with other small, non-aggressive species
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Max Size: 4 cm
Shipping Disclaimer:
All fish are shipped on Monday or Tuesday mornings via an overnight courier (Sometimes same day, location dependant). We use NZ Couriers for all livestock shipping, we find they handle your fish with the best possible care.
Special Requests:
If you have any requests for gender/colour etc we will do our best to accomodate them. Please note we can not always accomodate every request due to high stock turnover and what is available at the time. We move all fish sold online into seperate holding tanks while they wait to be shipped.
Rural Shipping:
Good news! If you are a rural customer, we can still ship fish to you. Fish will be shipped to your nearest agent and they will call you when they arrive. Please ensure you provide your mobile number when ordering.